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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1894
Page
4
Tim Comer has moved into the How and Hodge building located on Market Street in Hat Street. The notice records his residence in the building and serves as a relocation notice under local regulation.
Mie Crane has opened a downtown office at the Lyle and Cols buns store next to the post office. Patrons can refer advertisements orders for work and subscriptions and receive prompt attention.
Sherif Hickey named as candidate for sheriff of Washington County subject to Republican party action. County Court Clerk Dr J Leal named for re election subject to Republican wishes. Trustee Wm G Mathes named for trustee of Washington County subject to Republican Convention. Representative ED Duncan named candidate for Representative of Washington County subject to Republican convention.
The Johnson City Democrats assemble a platform demanding a candidate pledge not to appoint a recorder unless paid up to 410 yearly including fees, require the superintendent of public schools to teach when not on duty, favor retrenchment across departments, and cap the city attorney’s salary at 410 per year.
The article outlines ballot choices for Johnson City with candidates including mayor Gall W A Dickinson constable J L Evans and aldermen W C Snapp and John W Cameron. It criticizes opponents, warns of political missteps, and references race and municipal power dynamics in a blunt editorial tone.
The tariff bill remains unsettled as Democratic leaders report concessions and a caucus of senators hears complaints. The Finance Committee has sent the bill to the caucus to seek harmony and secure necessary votes for retention of the income tax amid shifting support.
A scathing critique targets Judge Hart amid Johnson City mayoral race as March Ides loom. The piece warns his ambitions may collapse if he pursues a Democratic bid, arguing his fall would signal a demise of a budding political trajectory. It condemns vote buying and boss influence, urging reform to curb disgraceful practices in both parties.
The piece accuses Republican leaders in Washington County of corruption and lax ethics, urging an end to influence buying and calling for reform. It laments the rise of dishonest campaigning and praises some Democrats while urging better conduct from all parties in state and county politics.
The account describes Mr. Hickey buying certificates at an average price of five dollars. He then swindled from Bill Davis, paying twenty six cents for a new farter and a copper cent, enriching himself by four dollars and seventy four cents while Davis amused himself.
Leading New York papers weigh Senator White s nomination to the supreme bench. The World lauds his civil law background in Louisiana and calls him one of the South s strongest men. The Times defends Cleveland s process while rebuking charges of passion and malice in past nominations.
The piece discusses President choices for the Supreme Court, noting New York lawyers like Till and White, Senate rejections of previous nominees, and Tribune opinions on regional bias. It argues for qualified New York candidates to replace Justice Blatchford and critiques partisan tactics in the process.
A cable story from Uncle Sam reports the British squadron commander at Rio de Janeiro refused protection for British merchants seeking water. The Daily Telegraph and Globe debate Admiral Benham's actions while urging caution and defense of American entry rights, with mixed views on interference and potential apologies. The St James Gazette counters as incensed by Americans seeking protection and Monroe Doctrine implications.
W C Price, noted tensorial artist, launches a barber shop in the Piedmont Hotel. He will lease space to serve his old patrons and attract local customers.
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